Category: Polity & Governance

  • Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail  (VVPAT)

    Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail  (VVPAT)

    Why in the news? On Friday, April 26, the Supreme Court of India dismissed the plea for 100% verification of Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) in Indian elections. Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/supreme-court-rejects-vvpat-elections-case-9291828/ Evolution of voting in India What are Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs)? How does the verification process work? EVM and VVPAT Feature…

  •  ELECTORAL BONDS

     ELECTORAL BONDS

    What are Electoral Bonds? Electoral Bonds Scheme Reasons for Supreme Court’s Decision Suggestions for Electoral Funding in India Conclusion

  • Election Commission of India

    Election Commission of India

    Explore the integral role of the Election Commission of India in upholding the democratic process. This blog post provides an in-depth overview of the ECI’s constitutional provisions, composition, and functions. Learn about the appointment, tenure, and removal process of the commissioners and understand how the ECI ensures free and fair elections in India.

  • How ED attaches cash

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II PM Modi spoke of returning Rs 3,000 crore attached by ED to West Bengal’s poor. How ED attaches cash Role of ED with the seized cash and gold: Process after seizure or attachment What happens if: Practice Questions for Prelims  Consider the following statements regarding Enforcement Directorate :1.…

  • The Bail Law

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Types of Bail: Current Bail Laws in India: Key Changes in BNSS from CrPC: Need for Reform Presumption of Innocence:  Proposed Changes inline with the UK Conclusion Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Bail in Indian judicial system :1. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC)  does…

  • Internet Freedom in India

    Important for Prelims: Polity Mains: General Studies II Legal Provisions Relating to Internet Shutdown Anuradha Bhasin v. Union of India Case: Key Highlights of the orders: Arguments in Favour of Internet Shutdown by the Government Arguments Against the Internet Shutdown by the Government Conclusion Mains Practice Question Analyze the impact of internet shutdowns on the…

  • Malfunctioning of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) Production and design There are only two Indian PSUs that manufacture EVM machines; What is malfunctioning of EVMs? Additional read- Criteria for recognition of Political Parties. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To know more about Chetan Bharat…

  • Financial Empowerment of Panchayati Raj

    Important for Prelims: Polity & GovernanceMains: General Studies II Challenges Internal weaknesses: Way Ahead Mains Practice Question Critically analyze the current financial status of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India. Discuss the major challenges and their impact on effective functioning. Chetan Bharat Learning is the best institute in Chandigarh for UPSC IAS ,PCS preparation. To…

  • Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir: An Unlawful Association

    Important for Prelims: PolityMains: General Studies II Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) : Amendments of the Act Issues with UAPA Stringent Provision of bail:  Ignoring Fundamental Rights:  Practice Questions for Prelims Which of the following statements about the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in India is correct?1. UAPA was enacted in 1967 to prevent the…

  • Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2024

    Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules 2024